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LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Richard Charles Richardson on December 17, 2017, 1:42 pm

I purchased this gun from a shop that had the gun for several years and wanted to sell it because it was totally dissembled so I purchased it and now would like to just see if someone can Identified it and tell me what it is and what year it was made it looks like a nice nickel fished on the gun part so if its nothing more than a wall hanger once I get it back together it will make me happy but I'm sure I will need some parts like the sight is missing on the barrel. On the barrels its marked LC Smith Field Grade on other barrel HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, NY LOOKS LIKE A 11 THEN A
ON THE UNDER the barrel part of the main gun it has these markings SECOND then FIELD and these numbers 89020
any info would greatly be appreciated thanks Ricky

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Drew Hause on December 17, 2017, 5:50 pm, in reply to "LC Smith Double barrel "

Interesting Richard. Your Field grade was made in 1926.
The nickel finish is unlikely to be original, but a Research Letter should show the original configuration
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23136284

This is an Ideal marked "Second"

Please look around the Home Page FAQs for more information

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by John L. Chew on December 18, 2017, 4:06 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

All right Drew, I'll bite. Never seen the "SECOND" stamp before. In the context of Elsie speak, what does it mean?

John

"SECOND"

Posted by Drew Hause on December 18, 2017, 6:02 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

John: It was my hope that Bro. Tom would 'splain that one, because I have no definite answer.

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Mark Britton on December 18, 2017, 7:50 pm, in reply to "LC Smith Double barrel "

And that makes three !

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Michael Harris on December 20, 2017, 1:25 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

And here is another part of the barrel mystery for Brother Drew and Roger!Go get em Boys!!!

'SECOND'

Posted by Jim Stubbendieck on December 21, 2017, 8:23 am, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

In the 1920s when a shotgun did not pass the final inspection because of a cosmetic flaw, the Hunter Arms Company marked them 'SECOND' and sold them at a reduced price. The safety and shooting qualities were not compromised.

I've seen three of them. On one, the case hardening was irregular likely due to incomplete degreasing at the start of the process. When another showed up at the Southern a few years ago, several of us looked at it very closely and could not find a flaw. It had been heavily used, and the wear could have masked the original flaw.

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Richard Richardson on December 22, 2017, 2:37 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

Drew thanks for the response !
How did you indentfiy the actual date it’ was made?
And could the silver plating have been used when it was made because of it being a second and used to add value to the gun?
I’ve missed two original stocks on eBay because I didn’t watch my bid close enough and the stock I got with this gun is an aftermarket stock the good part is the forearm is original
Any suggestions besides eBay?
Very interesting form
Thanks for answering me back
I’m just a Old Kentucky Boy

Date of Manufacture

Posted by Drew Hause on December 22, 2017, 3:35 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

https://lcsca.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=43784&module_id=246742

Lots of infro in the FAQs on the Home Page, and Merry Christmas

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Don Hogston on January 27, 2018, 6:56 pm, in reply to "LC Smith Double barrel "

I have an LC Smith SS Double manufactured in 1942 that has an odd marking VA444 on the bottom of the Reciver on the left bottom in front of the Trigger Guard. Does anyone have any idea what this marking represents.

Thanks
Don

Military Purchase Gun

Posted by Drew Hause on January 27, 2018, 7:18 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

Possibly for the Manassas Armory - Virginia Army National Guard

Information here, and a Research Letter would confirm
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24330686

Re: LC Smith Double barrel

Posted by Roger Domer on January 30, 2018, 3:32 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith Double barrel "

Mike......
It's your turn to do the research. LOL! Roger

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